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Cardwell C. Nuckols, Ph.D.

Cardwell C. Nuckols, Ph.D., is described as “one of the most influential clinical and spiritual trainers in North America.” He has served the behavioral medicine field for over 40 years and for the last 25 years is considered one of the leading experts in the world on addiction and recovery.

Dr. Nuckols is widely published, having authored more than 65 journal articles, 30 books and workbooks, 50 DVDs, CDs and videos, and 25 audiotape series. His latest book is entitled Finding Freedom Through Illumination. His previous publication is a best seller entitled The Ego-Less SELF: Achieving Peace and Tranquility Beyond All Understanding. Dr. Nuckols’ first book Cocaine: Dependency to Recovery is also a trade best seller, as are his booklets Quitting Heroin, Quitting Alcohol and Quitting Marijuana (Hazelden). He is the author of the book Healing an Angry Heart (HCI) and video Chalk Talk on Drugs with Father Martin (Kelly Productions).

Dr. Nuckols’ background includes advanced work in such areas as medical research, pharmacology, neurobiology and psychology. For over 35 years, he has gratefully served the healthcare industry in multiple capacities as a clinician, supervisor, program director and hospital administrator. Dr. Nuckols has led numerous corporate start-up and reengineering projects including involvement in the development of several publicly traded companies. He has served as an advisor to Quantum Immunologics, Inc. a pharmaceutical research company devoted to new technologies for treating cancer. Dr. Nuckols has consulted and trained with Labor Assistance Professionals (LAP), Employee Assistance Professionals Association (EAPA), The Central Labor Council (AFL-CIO), United Auto Workers, Stouffers, Boeing, DuPont, General Motors, Bechtel-Bettis, Ford Motor Company, United Airlines and other industries in the area of enhancing productivity. He served as a trainer and consultant to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), federal court systems, and branches of the armed forces specializing in the areas of antisociality, violence, and trauma.

During his career, Dr. Nuckols has been awarded national honors including the SECAD Award, Larry W. Monson Award, Swinyard Award, University of Utah School on Alcohol and Other Drug Studies Service Award and Gooderham Award, as well as, being recognized for his contributions to The American Society of Addiction Medicine’s Patient Placement Criteria. Dr. Nuckols is on the review board of Counselor Magazine and has served as the conference chairperson for national conferences including the US Journal offerings “Neuroscience Meets Recovery” and “Counseling Skills”.

Testimonials

“Excellent workshop. Very knowledgeable presenter. Very engaging. The whole workshop was very applicable to practice. Very doable strategies.” – Vancouver, BC | June 5, 2017

“Presenter is very knowledgeable and is able to deliver the material clearly and concisely. It was more clinical than I expected and not really applicable to my current role, however, very interesting and I will be able to use pieces in my professional and personal life.” – Vancouver, BC | June 5, 2017